CAUTION:
DO NOT RECHARGE OR DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES
LOOSE IN YOUR POCKET OR PURSE. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF
SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. FOR INFORMATION ON TREATMENT,
CALL THE NATIONAL BUTTON BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE, COLLECT TO THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, DAY OR NIGHT AT (202) 625-3333.

EU CLASSIFICATION OF PREPARATION:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS PREPARATION.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER EINECS AMOUNT CLASSIFICATION
NUMBER

SILVER OXIDE 20667-12-3 234-957-1 27-40% NONE

ZINC 7440-66-6 231-175-3 7-11% N, R50/53

POTASSIUM 1310-58-3 215-181-3 0-10% C, Xn, R22,
HYDROXIDE (35%) R35

SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 215-185-5 0-10% C, R35

MANGANESE DIOXIDE 1313-13-9 215-202-6 0-3% Xn, R20/22

MERCURIC OXIDE 21908-53-2 234-654-7 <1% T+, N
R26/27/28,
R33, R50/53

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

GENERAL ADVICE:
THE CHEMICALS AND METALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN.
EXPOSURE TO THE CONTENTS WILL NOT OCCUR UNLESS THE BATTERY LEAKS, IS
EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED OR IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. DAMAGED BATTERY WILL
RELEASE POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH ARE CAUSTIC.
ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM HYDROXIDE
IS 0.05 TO 0.5 ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZE.

EYE CONTACT:
IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AND MATERIAL CONTACTS THE EYE, FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF RUNNING WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ADVICE.

SKIN CONTACT:
IF BATTERY IS LEAKING AND MATERIAL CONTACTS THE SKIN, REMOVE ANY
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH EXPOSED SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION, INJURY OR PAIN
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

INHALED:
IF BATTERY IS LEAKING, CONTENTS MAY BE IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

SWALLOWED:
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE. BATTERIES LODGED IN THE ESOPHAGUS SHOULD BE
REMOVED IMMEDIATELY SINCE LEAKAGE, CAUSTIC BURNS AND PERFORATION CAN OCCUR
AS SOON AS TWO HOURS AFTER INGESTION. IF MOUTH AREA IRRITATION OR BURNING
HAS OCCURRED, RINSE THE MOUTH AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH TEPID WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. DO NOT GIVE IPECAC.

NOTE TO DOCTOR:
PUBLISHED REPORTS RECOMMEND REMOVAL FROM THE ESOPHAGUS BE DONE
ENDOSCOPICALLY (UNDER DIRECT VISUALIZATION). BATTERIES BEYOND THE
ESOPHAGUS NEED NOT BE RETRIEVED UNLESS THERE ARE SIGNS OF INJURY TO THE GI
TRACT OR A LARGE DIAMETER BATTERY FAILS TO PASS THE PYLORUS. IF
ASYMPTOMATIC, FOLLOW-UP X-RAYS ARE NECESSARY ONLY TO CONFIRM THE PASSAGE
OF LARGER BATTERIES. CONFIRMATION BY STOOL INSPECTION IS PREFERABLE UNDER
MOST CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR INFORMATION ON TREATMENT, TELEPHONE (202)
625-3333, COLLECT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DAY OR NIGHT. THE
PRIMARY ACUTELY TOXIC INGREDIENT IS CONCENTRATED (35%) POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE AND/OR (20-30%) SODIUM HYDROXIDE. MERCURY TOXICITY IS UNLIKELY,
BUT PHYSICIAN'S DISCRETION IS ADVISED. ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE
VOLUME OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM HYDROXIDE IS 0.05 TO 0.5 ML. DO NOT
GIVE IPECAC.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
BATTERIES MAY BURST AND RELEASE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN
EXPOSED TO A FIRE SITUATION.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE ANY EXTINGUISHING MEDIA THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FIGHT FIRE FROM A DISTANCE OR
PROTECTED AREA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED BATTERIES TO PREVENT RUPTURE. USE
CAUTION WHEN HANDLING FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS (CONTAINERS MAY ROCKET OR
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE).

NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF LARGE SPILLS. CAUSTIC POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND
SODIUM HYDROXIDE MAY BE RELEASED FROM LEAKING OR RUPTURED BATTERIES.
CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF VAPORS OR FUMES. INCREASE
VENTILATION. CAREFULLY COLLECT BATTERIES AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, PYROLIZE OR
VENT IF DISASSEMBLED, CRUSHED, RECHARGED OR EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES.
INSTALL BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS. REPLACE ALL
BATTERIES IN EQUIPMENT AT THE SAME TIME. DO NOT CARRY BATTERIES LOOSE IN
A POCKET OR BAG.

STORAGE:
STORE BATTERIES IN A DRY PLACE AT NORMAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT
REFRIGERATE - THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM LAST LONGER.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES. NO EXPOSURE TO THE BATTERY COMPONENTS SHOULD OCCUR DURING NORMAL
CONSUMER USE. REFER TO SPECIFIC COUNTRY REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMIT INFORMATION.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
THE CHEMICALS AND METALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN.
EXPOSURE TO THE CONTENTS WILL NOT OCCUR UNLESS THE BATTERY LEAKS, IS
EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, OR IS
MECHANICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR ELECTRICALLY ABUSED. DAMAGED BATTERY WILL
RELEASE POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WHICH ARE CAUSTIC.
ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LEAKAGE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM HYDROXIDE
IS 0.05 TO 0.5 ML, DEPENDING ON BATTERY SIZE.

INHALATION:
INHALATION OF VAPORS OR FUMES RELEASED DUE TO HEAT OR A LARGE NUMBER OF
LEAKING BATTERIES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY AND EYE IRRITATION.

INGESTION:
IF BATTERY IS SWALLOWED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. BATTERIES LODGED IN THE
ESOPHAGUS SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY SINCE LEAKAGE, CAUSTIC BURNS AND
PERFORATION CAN OCCUR AS SOON AS TWO HOURS AFTER INGESTION. IRRITATION,
INCLUDING CAUSTIC BURNS TO THE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MOUTH AREAS, MAY OCCUR
FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A LEAKING BATTERY.

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:

SILVER OXIDE:
LD50 ORAL RAT: 2820 MG/KG

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
LD50 ORAL RAT: 273 MG/KG

SODIUM HYDROXIDE:
LDLO ORAL RABBIT: 500 MG/KG

MANGANESE DIOXIDE:
LD50 ORAL RAT: >3478 MG/KG

MERCURIC OXIDE:
LD50 ORAL RAT: 18 MG/KG
LD50 DERMAL RAT: 315 MG/KG

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONTAINED IN A SEALED CAN AND EXPOSURE
DOES NOT OCCUR DURING NORMAL HANDLING AND USE. NO CHRONIC EFFECTS WOULD
BE EXPECTED FROM HANDLING A LEAKING BATTERY.

TARGET ORGANS: SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

CARCINOGENICITY:
NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS CARCINOGENS BY THE EU
DIRECTIVE ON THE CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING OF SUBSTANCES.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

NO ECOTOXICITY DATA IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT
AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION

DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
LARGE QUANTITIES OF OPEN BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.
DO NOT INCINERATE FOR DISPOSAL EXCEPT IN A CONTROLLED INCINERATOR.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS SDS, IN THEIR ORIGINAL FORM ARE CONSIDERED
"DDRY CELL" BATTERIES AND NOT REGULATED AS "DANGEROUS GOODS" FOR
TRANSPORTATION.

FOR FINISHED PACKAGED PRODUCT TRANSPORTED BY GROUND (ADR/RID):
NOT REGULATED

FOR FINISHED PACKAGED PRODUCT TRANSPORTED BY SEA (IMDG): NOT REGULATED

FOR FINISHED PACKAGED PRODUCT TRANSPORTED BY AIR (IATA): NOT REGULATED

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

EU CLASSIFICATION OF PREPARATION:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS PREPARATION.

REACH:
THESE PRODUCTS ARE MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND NOT SUBJECT TO REACH
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.

EU LABELING: NONE REQUIRED

LABELING IS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS ARTICLES
UNDER THE BOTH REACH AND THE DANGEROUS PREPARATIONS DIRECTIVE AND AS SUCH
ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR LABELING.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

P&G HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 0
FIRE 0
REACTIVITY 0

EU CLASSES AND RISK PHRASES FOR REFERENCE (SEE SECTIONS 2 AND 3):

C: CORROSIVE

N: DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

T+: VERY TOXIC.

Xn: HARMFUL

R20/22: HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.

R22: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

R26/27/28:
VERY TOXIC BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.

R33: DANGER OF CUMULATIVE EFFECTS.

R35: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS

R50/53:
VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN
THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.

DATA SUPPLIED IS FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS SDS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND
GUIDANCE REGARDING THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HERE HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM SOURCES CONSIDERED BY PROCTER & GAMBLE TO BE
DEPENDABLE AND IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF THE COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE. IT IS
NOT MEANT TO BE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE DOCUMENT ON WORLDWIDE HAZARD
COMMUNICATION REGULATIONS.

THIS INFORMATION IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH. EACH USER OF THIS MATERIAL
NEEDS TO EVALUATE THE CONDITIONS OF USE AND DESIGN THE APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. PROCTER & GAMBLE ASSUMED NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INJURY TO THE RECIPIENT OR THIRD PERSONS, OR FOR ANY DAMAGE TO ANY
PROPERTY RESULTING FROM MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT.